Lucas’s legal career began internationally, attending law school in Taiwan before serving as in-house counsel for a publicly-traded petrochemical company. There, he drafted international purchasing and licensing agreements, managed civil and criminal lawsuits, and assisted with company investment projects.
Practices
Business and Corporate Transactions
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Sales
Business Formation and Governance
Exit and Succession Planning
Family-Owned Businesses
Contracts and Business Agreements
Commercial Contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Terms and Conditions, and Credit Applications
Operating, Shareholder, and Buy/Sell Agreements
Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Real Estate
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
Leasing
Title Review and Objections
Due Diligence and Closings
Nonprofit Organizations
501(c)(3) Formation
501(c)(3) Governance and Compliance
Once stateside, Lucas obtained his LL.M. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his J.D. from Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law. While he was in school, he had the opportunity to serve as a judicial intern at Indiana Court of Appeals, student attorney at Indiana Legal Services Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and law clerk here at THK. He also worked as a research assistant for Indiana University Kelley School of Business’ Department of Business Law and Ethics.
Personal Snapshot
Lucas acquired a love for ice cream at his family’s ice cream shop growing up. In fact, during his stint as in-house counsel, he moonlighted as an ice cream maker during the weekends. When he’s not trying out new local flavors, you’ll find Lucas hiking, visiting national and state parks, and attending musicals.
Admissions
State of Indiana
Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar Association
St. Joseph County (IN) Bar Association
Michigan State Bar Association
Education
University of the Cumberlands, MBA, 2024
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, LL.M., with honors, 2017
Soochow University, LL.B., Law, 2014
Community Involvement
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN), Secretary
